Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Feed Outlook - April 2011

The recent grains stocks report confirms that supplies are tight, according to Tom Capehart and Edward Allen in the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.The Grain Stocks report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) at the end of March shows relatively tight March 1 stocks for each of the feed grains.

US corn feed and residual use is lowered 50 million bushels due to the recent run-up in corn prices and increased prospects for wheat feeding this summer. Corn used to producer ethanol is increased by 50 million bushels this month as ethanol production continues at near-record levels. The midpoints of the forecasts of the marketing year average prices received by farmers for corn, sorghum and oats are unchanged this month but the price ranges were narrowed. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers
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